Kudos to Sherpas who actually made it possible for these people to go across the treacherous ice fall. Imagine the difficulties without the ropes which are providing the necessary safety to the climbers.
Sherpsa know how to climb and use climbing gear uk that right like yeah there badass as hell and deserve every drop of respect but there not super human nore stupid they would use lead climbing to scale it w ice picks atleast
@@baileyayyy5085 it's not technically harder but it's way more risky... And Sherpas need to find their way in this desolated land whereas in this video he is following a clear path. And Sherpas carry kilometers of rope and many ladders... So yes Sherpas are heroes
@@aloma3467 I am not entirely sure what the first part of your comment means about how Sherpa work in areas where there is no path? I know they are the ones that put up the ropes for the tourists to use but thats kinda my point. The sherpas put themselves at additional risk installing safety measures for dumbass westerners who think money can buy anything in this world.
@@baileyayyy5085 Sherpas also carry everything, cook, lead the people up & down the mountains, make sure ladders & ropes are up & secure etc etc. All these people have to do is climb up & down the mountain. Sherpas deserve hella respect!!👊🏼
Over the last few weeks, I've watched quite a few videos of Everest and K2 climbing. This is the first which really shows the difficulties and risks involved.
This is a lovely bit of footage that really shows what this famous initial section up Everest is like, a total jumble of huge ice boulders and crevasses. However, the sunny day, the roped paths and fast pace is hiding the mental and physical realities involved in reaching the summit. For those who think this looks easy, you should know that the only people who can make it to the higher camps on the mountain and onto the summit are experienced people who have been saving money for ages, training hard for ages, researching for ages, acclimatising for weeks and even then they have to push through all sorts of painful discomforts like cold, fear, desperate tiredness, altitude headaches and blisters etc. This film is showing one of the initial acclimatization treks.
You just described amateur climbers. I’m supposed to be impressed by the feats of amateur climbers? No thank you. I’ll watch some professional climbers now.
I'm always impressed by the silencing effect of snow on the ground - very peaceful. And in an environment such as this, maybe deceptively peaceful too.
I've read several books on mountain climbing, but this is the first time I've ever been this close and to Mr. Everest no less. You can actually see why it is said that climbing up the mountain is hard, but coming back down can be harder.
@@garymitchell5899 While it's generally always easier going downhill rather than uphill, the real danger in the case of Mt. Everest comes from exhaustion, exposure and the Death Zone. There are more deaths on descents because climbers who are descending have been in the Death Zone longer. Also have to consider that these folks aren't descending straight from their summit/summit attempt, which would be the hardest part of the descent. They've rested up at camps along the way, are less than one camp away from finishing their descent and probably very eager to get to base camp.
Thank you so much for showing us just how massive the ice fall is and how much climbers go through to get through it. It's terrifying. There are many videos that show bits of it but this is the first one that shows all of it. Glad you it safely through.
I live with a mountain range at about a little over 13,000 feet at it’s highest peak. I can’t begin to tell you how massive they are. They are part of the Rocky/Uintah Mountain Range. Very beautiful and majestic mountains. However, I can begin to understand what the feeling of being at cruising altitude of plane is like. Or I will do you one better. My brain has a hard time understanding how massive Everest must be. That’s just something that my brain cannot process
@@Evolvingwithin777in terms of base height there are many mountains that are in the same league as everest. Everest (without the already high bottom of 5364) is 3484 meters high. For example, in the Alps there are several mountains that are that high. The difference with those 7000-8000ers is that they're are high (but not unusual high) mountains that are also standing on a really high Plateau: ground. And in a height like that the air is very very thin, which is not the case for other mountains of the Same height but with a "small" ground (like 100-1000 meters ) For reference in that terms, the Mauna kea above sea level is more than 700 meters higher than the mount everest. I have that feeling that many people think that the mountain itself is over 8 km high, but it's only the top of the mountain compared to sea level, not the mountain range
@@thejohnson2328 thank you for the food for 💭 thought. You have given me a lot to think about and I’m going to do some research. Thank you and stay blessed 😇
Amazing video. I think I would of tripped at several spots. The ladders are so scary. I wish more people would watch these videos and vicariously climb Everest. The place has become like a theme park with overcrowding and trash.
Thank you so much for sharing. I've been looking for videos like this that actually show the actual journey...Loved hearing all the sounds. This is officially my favorite video of Everest.
The shelf to the step is the part that gets me.. imagine all those years of pain and you’re finally within 2000’ of the summit.. and you’re also now dying, no matter how strong you are. Amazing feat. Thank you for sharing.
I have a muscle disease similar to ALS, though not as deadly. Nevertheless, I could never do something like this, which makes it all the more fascinating to me. This puts me right there! Thank you, thank you! 😁 An adventure I have perpetual dreams of.
@@TecraX2 Oh! Well then thank you for that astute observation, Captain Obvious. Although, from my unique perspective it appears the thinnest air is where you are sitting, writing this reply. Hope all is well - maybe check on the people living with you.
I've seen many pictures but I had NO IDEA that there was a well-worn trail and I'd seen the ladders and knew there was a rope to hang onto, but I have a much better understanding no of what it is really like, thanks to you and your Go-Pro type helmet camera! Thanks for giving me almost a first-hand experience of climbing Mt. Everest I feel so safe while lying on my bed in my bedroom viewing this outstanding video! I even held my breath as you jumped over what looked like a hole going way down in the snow, several times by that trail! And I'm glad I could hear the crunchy footsteps on the snow and not some music that would have been inappropriate no matter what kind of music -- this was a wonderful opportunity for me to really see what climbing Mt. Everest is really like thanks to your incredible video! Now I know... Your work is much appreciated!
Phenomenal skill, sure footed like a mountain goat - incredible footage. I got vertigo just watching parts of this ! Thank you so much for sharing with us all.
Awesome work mate and happy your alive . I’ve been watching a lot of documentary’s on k2 and Everest, you move so smooth👍 I wanna see a video of you on the summit and 2 hours before 💙😊
I wonder if they're allowed to stay an extra night ot two in camp one before the final descent. Most of them would probably rather get off the mountain ASAP
Beautiful day for climbing you killed it and thank you for sharing 🙏🏽 you guys honestly look like children just exploring. I guess you probably do feel like that kinda like a sportbike full speed ahead!!
congratulations, and thank you for this beautiful video in real conditions. I really noticed how the mountaineers were respectful towards others, especially by letting others pass! Thanks !
Espectacular video, con otra perspectiva distinta a los muchos que he visto. Es increíble ver la forma en que descienden y no solo observar sino vivirlo, me dió hasta temor cuando pasan la escalera y se ve el acantilado, los alpinistas son muy valientes los felicito.
Amazing video, gives a great perspective of what crossing this landscape is like. Now i want to see the video from the Sherpa that was the first to cross it without the ropes and trail. RIP to the ones that didn’t make it this year 2023.
The BEST video in RUclips about the very most dangerous part of Everest Summit. Khambu (Khumbu) Icefall is equal to the bottle neck of K2. Very informative video about the danger, perils and adventure summitting Mt. Everest! Great informative video! Thank you Alex Holt!
Thank you for sharing this! One could not describe this in words what you show us there. Not sure i will ever get to 8000+ but just seeing "true" footage of Everest and the others is just so inspiring and also eye-opening for me.
Great video. I have summited Everest twice & have been through the icefall more than a dozen times. Anybody contemplating summiting Everest shoud watch this. I still get chills even thinking about the icefall with all those seracs above you just waiting for the next avalanche.
Stunningly beautiful. Must be exhilarating to climb down through such a wonder of Nature. Not for the feint hearted though. I'd rather stare up in awe than risk life and limb (and the perishing cold). Lovely bit of footage.
Great video! I've never climbed a mountain, nor will I ever, nor have I ever even seen a big mountain, but I am reading Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer who mentions the Khumbu Icefall in his book and I wanted to get a visual of what it looked like.
Ditto!!! I am also reading "Into Thin Air"!!! Great book so far and this video shows much more than I have seen before. For a 61 year old female who has zero plans for mountain climbing; I am surprisingly obsessed with Everest videos and books!
It is still difficult to climb with ropes on a pre set and tested path. How difficult it would have been for the sherpas who every year lay these ropes ,set camps and find a path to the top.
@@garymitchell5899walking on a stair with railing is completely different than walking on a stair without one. Sense of security helps a lot more than you think, Sherpas take risk and that is what they are praised for. Settings tents, carrying heavier load, transporting supplies, bringing down trash/bodies, I think they are truly unsung heros.
thank you for sharing. I have often wondered if I could do this section of the climb and I think so long as those ropes and ladders are in place I might just be able to.
Struggles of Yours for Achieving the Goal to climb on Everest is Inspirational,But don't know why people put their life in such Dangerous situations.Hats of You all ❤ from INDIA 🇮🇳🙏
Thank you so much for not adding music to this amazing footage
Totally agree. Music would have ruined this video.
Thanks, I wish you could hear the glacier moving like I could 😂😅
@@Alexholt90
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Yes Absolutely True
@@clintcarter5984 I would’ve turned it off asap thinking it’s an ad
Kudos to Sherpas who actually made it possible for these people to go across the treacherous ice fall. Imagine the difficulties without the ropes which are providing the necessary safety to the climbers.
Sherpsa know how to climb and use climbing gear uk that right like yeah there badass as hell and deserve every drop of respect but there not super human nore stupid they would use lead climbing to scale it w ice picks atleast
I mean its not technically harder without ropes
@@baileyayyy5085 it's not technically harder but it's way more risky... And Sherpas need to find their way in this desolated land whereas in this video he is following a clear path.
And Sherpas carry kilometers of rope and many ladders...
So yes Sherpas are heroes
@@aloma3467 I am not entirely sure what the first part of your comment means about how Sherpa work in areas where there is no path? I know they are the ones that put up the ropes for the tourists to use but thats kinda my point. The sherpas put themselves at additional risk installing safety measures for dumbass westerners who think money can buy anything in this world.
@@baileyayyy5085 Sherpas also carry everything, cook, lead the people up & down the mountains, make sure ladders & ropes are up & secure etc etc. All these people have to do is climb up & down the mountain. Sherpas deserve hella respect!!👊🏼
Over the last few weeks, I've watched quite a few videos of Everest and K2 climbing. This is the first which really shows the difficulties and risks involved.
same, i feel like a lot of people has been in this mountaineering rabbit hole now
@@pm2342 Thanks, I shall
Yes it’s a great vid isn’t it
@@freedomformelbourne884 It is indeed
Theresa great video from a Japanese climber from K2's House's Chimney and Black Pyramid.
This is a lovely bit of footage that really shows what this famous initial section up Everest is like, a total jumble of huge ice boulders and crevasses. However, the sunny day, the roped paths and fast pace is hiding the mental and physical realities involved in reaching the summit. For those who think this looks easy, you should know that the only people who can make it to the higher camps on the mountain and onto the summit are experienced people who have been saving money for ages, training hard for ages, researching for ages, acclimatising for weeks and even then they have to push through all sorts of painful discomforts like cold, fear, desperate tiredness, altitude headaches and blisters etc. This film is showing one of the initial acclimatization treks.
You just described amateur climbers. I’m supposed to be impressed by the feats of amateur climbers? No thank you. I’ll watch some professional climbers now.
@@rickybobby7276 You must be fun at parties, pal.
I bet I could do it
@@rickybobby7276says the snowflake who still hasn't reached mt everest🤓
@@lorencelaflair4306 Don't worry I'll have a Sherpa carry me up for the view soon enough.
I'm always impressed by the silencing effect of snow on the ground - very peaceful. And in an environment such as this, maybe deceptively peaceful too.
This is hands down the best Everest footage I have ever seen. Thank you for recording and sharing this!
Totally agree.
I've read several books on mountain climbing, but this is the first time I've ever been this close and to Mr. Everest no less. You can actually see why it is said that climbing up the mountain is hard, but coming back down can be harder.
If you watch the video the guys coming down are strolling like a Sunday walk, the guys going up are really struggling.
@@garymitchell5899 the way down is actually the hardest part since you’re basically dying for several hours
@@garymitchell5899 While it's generally always easier going downhill rather than uphill, the real danger in the case of Mt. Everest comes from exhaustion, exposure and the Death Zone. There are more deaths on descents because climbers who are descending have been in the Death Zone longer.
Also have to consider that these folks aren't descending straight from their summit/summit attempt, which would be the hardest part of the descent. They've rested up at camps along the way, are less than one camp away from finishing their descent and probably very eager to get to base camp.
@@N0N4M30 😅😅
Thank you so much for showing us just how massive the ice fall is and how much climbers go through to get through it. It's terrifying. There are many videos that show bits of it but this is the first one that shows all of it. Glad you it safely through.
The most amazing closeup of Khumbu icefall ever seen for me
No stupid music 👍👍👍 just sounds of nature💙
Can't believe you went long stretches without a tether. I'd be way too scared. Thanks for sharing this raw video, it's awesome.
Great video, and I'm still amazed how huge this mountain is. I would never be on it but admire everyone's courage.
I live with a mountain range at about a little over 13,000 feet at it’s highest peak. I can’t begin to tell you how massive they are. They are part of the Rocky/Uintah Mountain Range. Very beautiful and majestic mountains.
However, I can begin to understand what the feeling of being at cruising altitude of plane is like. Or I will do you one better. My brain has a hard time understanding how massive Everest must be. That’s just something that my brain cannot process
@@Evolvingwithin777in terms of base height there are many mountains that are in the same league as everest.
Everest (without the already high bottom of 5364) is 3484 meters high. For example, in the Alps there are several mountains that are that high.
The difference with those 7000-8000ers is that they're are high (but not unusual high) mountains that are also standing on a really high Plateau: ground. And in a height like that the air is very very thin, which is not the case for other mountains of the Same height but with a "small" ground
(like 100-1000 meters )
For reference in that terms, the Mauna kea above sea level is more than 700 meters higher than the mount everest.
I have that feeling that many people think that the mountain itself is over 8 km high, but it's only the top of the mountain compared to sea level, not the mountain range
@@thejohnson2328 thank you for the food for 💭 thought. You have given me a lot to think about and I’m going to do some research. Thank you and stay blessed 😇
@@Evolvingwithin777 you're welcome! And thanks wishing the same to you🙌🏻
Amazing video. I think I would of tripped at several spots. The ladders are so scary. I wish more people would watch these videos and vicariously climb Everest. The place has become like a theme park with overcrowding and trash.
Thank you so much for sharing. I've been looking for videos like this that actually show the actual journey...Loved hearing all the sounds. This is officially my favorite video of Everest.
incredible, how they always find a way trough this maze.... thx for the footage!
Im guessing the weather conditions were perfect, it looked like a gorgeous day.
As someone with BIG everest dreams thank you for providing this amazing and unique footage!
The shelf to the step is the part that gets me.. imagine all those years of pain and you’re finally within 2000’ of the summit.. and you’re also now dying, no matter how strong you are.
Amazing feat. Thank you for sharing.
Amazing video I've always heard about the Ice Fall this really puts into perspective for me well done sir
I have a muscle disease similar to ALS, though not as deadly. Nevertheless, I could never do something like this, which makes it all the more fascinating to me. This puts me right there! Thank you, thank you! 😁 An adventure I have perpetual dreams of.
"This puts me right there!" - Minus the cold temperature and the thin air...
@@TecraX2 Oh! Well then thank you for that astute observation, Captain Obvious. Although, from my unique perspective it appears the thinnest air is where you are sitting, writing this reply. Hope all is well - maybe check on the people living with you.
What is the name of disease?
@@elrond2362 myasthenia gravis
I've seen many pictures but I had NO IDEA that there was a well-worn trail and I'd seen the ladders and knew there was a rope to hang onto, but I have a much better understanding no of what it is really like, thanks to you and your Go-Pro type helmet camera! Thanks for giving me almost a first-hand experience of climbing Mt. Everest I feel so safe while lying on my bed in my bedroom viewing this outstanding video! I even held my breath as you jumped over what looked like a hole going way down in the snow, several times by that trail! And I'm glad I could hear the crunchy footsteps on the snow and not some music that would have been inappropriate no matter what kind of music -- this was a wonderful opportunity for me to really see what climbing Mt. Everest is really like thanks to your incredible video! Now I know... Your work is much appreciated!
An absolutely true professional. Wonderful for sharing with us.😮
Phenomenal skill, sure footed like a mountain goat - incredible footage. I got vertigo just watching parts of this ! Thank you so much for sharing with us all.
That was amazing. I enjoyed watching it. I felt exhausted. Take care, gentlemen!
Thank you for sharing this with us. Fantastic footage.
My lungs are hurting after watching the video!!! Hats off to you guys
Lenyűgöző, csodálatos videó!
Köszönjük!💟
Amazing footage. Puts in perspective “Into thin air” that I’ve just finished reading.
Awesome work mate and happy your alive .
I’ve been watching a lot of documentary’s on k2 and Everest, you move so smooth👍 I wanna see a video of you on the summit and 2 hours before 💙😊
Amazing view. I can't even imagine how beautiful it looks in real!!
What an incredible footage. Thank you for posting.
Nice video 🥰🥰🙏🏻🙏🏻.. Clear picture everast.. Thankyou 🥰🥰🥰🥰👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
“This is the loudest snow I’ve ever heard in my life”
-Grinch
Nice video! Imagine reaching the summit and during descent you need also again through the icefall when you're very tired.
I wonder if they're allowed to stay an extra night ot two in camp one before the final descent. Most of them would probably rather get off the mountain ASAP
Thanks for the great footage. Enjoyed it!
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Congratulations on making it back alive. This is beautiful.
Amazing footage.
So beautiful trek.
Beautiful day for climbing you killed it and thank you for sharing 🙏🏽 you guys honestly look like children just exploring. I guess you probably do feel like that kinda like a sportbike full speed ahead!!
congratulations, and thank you for this beautiful video in real conditions. I really noticed how the mountaineers were respectful towards others, especially by letting others pass! Thanks !
Espectacular video, con otra perspectiva distinta a los muchos que he visto. Es increíble ver la forma en que descienden y no solo observar sino vivirlo, me dió hasta temor cuando pasan la escalera y se ve el acantilado, los alpinistas son muy valientes los felicito.
Amazing video, gives a great perspective of what crossing this landscape is like. Now i want to see the video from the Sherpa that was the first to cross it without the ropes and trail. RIP to the ones that didn’t make it this year 2023.
The BEST video in RUclips about the very most dangerous part of Everest Summit. Khambu (Khumbu) Icefall is equal to the bottle neck of K2.
Very informative video about the danger, perils and adventure summitting Mt. Everest! Great informative video!
Thank you Alex Holt!
Exquisite in its simplicity and raw tension!
Great footage! Thank You and big respect!
You guys are the real heroes ❤ thanks for this amazing video brother
Sherpas are the REAL heroes.
One of the most raw and best viceo clip of Everest climbing :)
Thank you for sharing this! One could not describe this in words what you show us there. Not sure i will ever get to 8000+ but just seeing "true" footage of Everest and the others is just so inspiring and also eye-opening for me.
This Video is tempting makes me wana try an Everest expedition. Awesome view and no traffic congestion 👌
Loved the sound as the person walks!
Best I see till so far !!! 🤩
Great video. I have summited Everest twice & have been through the icefall more than a dozen times. Anybody contemplating summiting Everest shoud watch this. I still get chills even thinking about the icefall with all those seracs above you just waiting for the next avalanche.
Great video and incredible technique! Congratulations!
Loved it! great way to understand how is that spot
Bonne chance Inox !
Well done man. I'm getting ready for Denali soon and can't wait!
Glad you're all well, this was absolutely incredible & terrifying. Looks like a totally new planet.
👌 espectacular..Algún día estaremos allá.
Superb clip, thanks for sharing...
Amazing Footage Alex! please post more!
Yep I agree with other comments here, we've seen lots of Everest videos but this one just hits different. Amazing video.
Just so incredible! If you have even more video of Everest, please publish! I will only ever go there through videos like yours.
Thank you!!!
I hope your cough cleared up by now. Great video, thanks for uploading.
Stunningly beautiful. Must be exhilarating to climb down through such a wonder of Nature. Not for the feint hearted though. I'd rather stare up in awe than risk life and limb (and the perishing cold). Lovely bit of footage.
Sweet video. Thanks for posting
Csodálatos és félelmetes 🤍
I love these advantures and my dream is to climbing Everest
Thank you, felt like I WAS walking with you.
Milujem pohyb v takomto teréne. Nádhera.
Love the crunch ❤
Great job bro ✋ up you... Keep it 👆...
Thank you so much 🥺it's Beautiful beautiful beautiful ♥️
It’s nice with the trails. It must be hard to be the first one to forge the path
I guess they look in front of them and find the best path.
Можно смотреть бесконечно, спасибо 🙏
супер! будто сам идешь! как страшно и красиво!браво смельчакам!
Great video! I've never climbed a mountain, nor will I ever, nor have I ever even seen a big mountain, but I am reading Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer who mentions the Khumbu Icefall in his book and I wanted to get a visual of what it looked like.
Ditto!!! I am also reading "Into Thin Air"!!! Great book so far and this video shows much more than I have seen before. For a 61 year old female who has zero plans for mountain climbing; I am surprisingly obsessed with Everest videos and books!
best kumbu icefall video
Finalmente alguém filmou a descida!!!
beautiful, thank you for sharing
It is still difficult to climb with ropes on a pre set and tested path.
How difficult it would have been for the sherpas who every year lay these ropes ,set camps and find a path to the top.
Watch the video it really isn't. The Sherpas build up the path as they go and they stay safe. They're professionals dude pls don't disparage them.
@@garymitchell5899walking on a stair with railing is completely different than walking on a stair without one. Sense of security helps a lot more than you think, Sherpas take risk and that is what they are praised for. Settings tents, carrying heavier load, transporting supplies, bringing down trash/bodies, I think they are truly unsung heros.
Its crazy to see close up of how Everest look like. I wouldn't want to walk there at night or daytime. I am way too clumsy.
You and me both! What a disaster we would be!
@@janisbaumrucker3431 Me too :)
Ugh same! lol
Es como si hubviera estado alli. Gracias por subir tu video
Thank you so much for this CLIP - its soooo interesting to go with you on this tour..... I would like to see MORE
It’s nice to have the longer video with no music
thank you for sharing. I have often wondered if I could do this section of the climb and I think so long as those ropes and ladders are in place I might just be able to.
Sound of crushing snow and ice aamr ❤️
Thank you so much🙏I didn't go to climb Everest but I can see this video
Khumbu, great video, thank you. You rocked it!
It looks like a damn sidewalk up there some times. How many in your crew?
Some going up, some coming down.
You all took on Khumbu and rocked it. Congratulations. It's a good day.
I'd over to hear from you. Just a hi Harry. I'm a fan.
Thanks mate, there’s just the three of us moving together at this point.
Great video,thanks good luck 👋
It's incredible that people trust some places to put their feet. So many of those ledges look extremely dangerous.
Struggles of Yours for Achieving the Goal to climb on Everest is Inspirational,But don't know why people put their life in such Dangerous situations.Hats of You all ❤ from INDIA 🇮🇳🙏
really amazing . Warm greetings from Himalayan country 'Nepal"
Amazing!
Just Mindblowing
Hi im from Indonesia semangat terus bikin konten nya dan hati hati
amazing footage, thx for Upload🙂
This looks very fun
Thanks for taking us along with you for your adventure! Kudos to you…I know I wouldn’t be able to do it, I’m terrified of heights!
You are doing great 👍
Awesome 👍
Deeply impressed, what a challenge by using fixed ropes 😂😂🎉🎉